Jimmy Joe Campground
Jimmy Joe Campground is a free campground on the banks of East Rosebud Creek in the East Rosebud drainage. East Rosebud is considered one of the more scenic drainages in the Beartooths. East Rosebud Trail (#15), Spread Creek Trail (#13), and Phantom Creek Trail (#17). The Sand Dunes Picnic Site also located in the East Rosebud drainage.
General Information
- Camp sites: 10
- Host: No
- Accessible Facilities: Vault toilets
- Trash Pickup: No
- Firewood: No
For a road map of the area, including campground locations, please see our Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM).
Reservations:
This campground does not use a reservation system; it is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. Be aware the campground may fill up on weekends & holidays during the summer months and you should arrive in the early afternoon to ensure there is a space available for the night. There is a 16 day stay limit. Some sites in campground have bear resistant food storage lockers. Individual camp sites vary in size, but the max trailer length is 30ft.
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Reduced services in shoulder season.
Open 24 hours/day
No fees are required for this site
Free
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 45.23261
Longitude: -109.60325
Directions
20 miles west of Red Lodge on MT 78, 9 miles south of Roscoe, MT on East Rosebud Rd.
Directions from District Office:
Drive north on US Hwy 212 for 2.1 miles. Turn left (west) onto MT-78 and drive 19.7 miles. Turn left (south) onto Roscoe Rd. Drive 2.3 miles, cross the bridge and turn right (south) onto East Rosebud Rd. Drive 6.5 miles and until the campground, on your right.
Parking
Max Trailer Length: 30ft
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Accessible Facilities:
Toilet
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
